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con·ti·nen·tal C0600800 (kŏn′tə-nĕn′tl)adj.1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a continent.2. often Continental Of or relating to the mainland of Europe; European.3. Continental Of or relating to the American colonies during and immediately after the American Revolution.4. Meteorology a. Of or relating to the relatively dry air typically found or originating over large landmasses.b. Of or relating to climates characterized by a wide seasonal variation in temperatures.5. Used as an intensive: "Blaine, Blaine, James G. Blaine, / The continental liar from the state of Maine." (Grover Cleveland).n.1. often Continentala. An inhabitant of a continent.b. An inhabitant of the mainland of Europe; a European.2. A native of the continental United States living or working in Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands.3. Continental A soldier in the American army during the American Revolution.4. A piece of paper money issued by the Continental Congress during the American Revolution.
con′ti·nen′tal·ism n.con′ti·nen′tal·ist n.con′ti·nen·tal′i·ty (-nĕn-tăl′ĭ-tē) n.con′ti·nen′tal·ly adv.Continental (ˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl) adj1. (Physical Geography) of or characteristic of Europe, excluding the British Isles2. (Historical Terms) of or relating to the 13 original British North American colonies during and immediately after the War of American Independencen3. (Human Geography) (sometimes not capital) an inhabitant of Europe, excluding the British Isles4. (Historical Terms) a regular soldier of the rebel army during the War of American Independence5. (Historical Terms) history US a currency note issued by the Continental Congress ˌContiˈnentalˌism n ˌContiˈnentalist ncon•ti•nen•tal (ˌkɒn tnˈɛn tl)
adj. 1. of or of the nature of a continent. 2. (usu. cap.) of or pertaining to the mainland of Europe or to European customs and attitudes. 3. (cap.) of or pertaining to the 13 American colonies during and immediately after the American Revolution. 4. of or pertaining to the continent of North America. n. 5. (cap.) a soldier in the American army during the American Revolution. 6. a piece of paper currency issued by the Continental Congress during the American Revolution. 7. a small amount: not worth a continental. 8. an inhabitant of a continent. 9. (usu. cap.) an inhabitant of the mainland of Europe. [1750–60] con`ti•nen′tal•ly, adv. Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | Continental - of or pertaining to or typical of Europe; "a Continental breakfast" | | 2. | continental - of or relating to or concerning the American colonies during and immediately after the American Revolutionary War; "the Continental Army"; "the Continental Congress" | | 3. | continental - of or relating to or characteristic of a continent; "the continental divide"; "continental drift" | | 4. | continental - being or concerning or limited to a continent especially the continents of North America or Europe; "the continental United States"; "continental Europe"; "continental waters"intercontinental - extending or taking place between or among continents; "intercontinental exploration"; "intercontinental flights" |
Translationscontinent1 (ˈkontinənt) noun1. one of the great divisions of the land surface of the world – Europe, America, Australia, Asia or Africa. 大陸 洲，大陆 2. Europe excluding Britain. We are going to the continent for our holidays. 不含不列顛群島的歐洲大陸 欧洲大陆（不包括英国和爱尔兰） ˌcontiˈnental (-ˈnen-) adjective 大陸的 大陆的continental breakfast a light breakfast of rolls and coffee. 大陸式早餐(只有麵包與咖啡的簡單早餐) 大陆式早餐，欧式早餐（只有面包与咖啡的早餐） continental shelf noun the part of a continent that is under a relatively shallow sea. 大陸棚 大陆架continental
not give a continentalTo be disinterested or indifferent. During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress issued a form of currency known as the "continental" that proved worthless due to rapid depreciation. If you think I care what he says, you're wrong—I don't give a continental! I know you don't give a continental about your room being clean, but can you at least pick the clothes up off the floor once in a while?See also: continental, give, notnot worth a continentalCompletely worthless or useless; having little or no value. During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress issued a form of currency known as the "continental" that proved worthless due to rapid depreciation. I was so excited when my grandfather said he'd give me his car, but this old clunker isn't worth a continental. Over the years working here, I've come to realize that the boss's word isn't worth a continental.See also: continental, not, worthMedicalSeecontinentSee CONTL
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Related to continental: continental breakfast, Continental AirlinesAntonyms for continentaladj being or concerning or limited to a continent especially the continents of North America or EuropeAntonyms |